Adjunct Instructor - Biology

CCC; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 20.000 - 40.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

City Colleges of Chicago is hiring an Adjunct Instructor for Biology for the 2024-2025 semesters. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Biology, strong communication skills, and experience in classroom engagement.

This role requires designing courses, creating effective learning environments, and assessing student learning outcomes. Candidates must be committed to teaching diverse student populations.

Formación

• Master's degree in Biology or related field is required.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is preferred.
• Must be available to teach in-person.

Responsabilidades

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes.
• Create an effective learning environment that engages students.
• Employ various assessments to ensure student learning.

Conocimientos

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with diverse, multi-lingual student population

Educación

Master's degree in Biology or related field

Herramientas

Brightspace Learning Management System

Descripción del empleo

Olive-Harvey College is currently seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Biology during the 2024-2025 semesters. If you have passion for teaching and learning, and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Biology or related field
• Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System, preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college
• Must be available to teach in-person

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All interested candidates, including current City College of Chicago employees, must submit the following documents for review:

• A letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• A statement of your teaching philosophy
• A legible copy of college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview.)

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.